Graphite GR910-B Manual de usuario
Model GR910-B Graphite Boiler
Multi Fuel and Wood Burning
Free-standing Boiler Stove
Instruction Manual
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Published May 2014
Please note This appliance has been independently
CE tested in the United kingdom and approved for
the burning of wood and mineral fuels and must,
at all times, be used in accordance with these
instructions to ensure safe and effi cient operation.
You will need to refer to the serial number of your
stove should you ever need to make a claim under the
Hi-Flame Warranty. You will fi nd the serial number,
beginning with GR, on the CE plate at the rear of the
stove as well as on the lid of the outer packaging.
Write the date the stove was delivered to
you below as this is likely to differ from the
purchase date. Remember to keep your
receipt as proof of purchase.
Ref: GR910-B / UK-NI-ROI / V3. 06-15 www.hi-fl ame.com
Graphite
This appliance has been SEAI verifi ed
The output and effi ciency data for this appliance
have been verifi ed by the Irish government
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and
is listed on their Home-heating Appliance Register
of Performance (HARP) database
WARNING NOTE
Properly installed, operated and maintained this
stove will not emit fumes into the dwelling.
Occasional fumes from removing ash and
refuelling may occur. However, persistent fume
emission is potentially dangerous and must not
be tolerated.
If fume emission does persist, then the following
immediate action should be taken:
• Open doors and windows to ventilate the room and
then leave the premises
• Let the fi re go out
• Check for fl ue or chimney blockage and clean if
required
• Do not attempt to relight the fi re until the cause of
the fume emission has been identifi ed and corrected.
If necessary seek expert advice
The most common cause of fume emission is
fl ueway or chimney blockage. For your own
safety these must be kept clean at all times see
pages 11 and 12.
If the CO alarm (which should be fi tted at the
time of installation) sounds, please follow the
advice above.
WATCH OUT !
CARBON MONOXIDE KILLS
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This instruction manual is also used for a number of
other boiler stove models in the Hi-Flame product
range and therefore some of the stove photographs
and diagrams used, which are used for guidance
purposes only, may differ slightly from your new
Hi-Flame Graphite Boiler stove. However, the
principles illustrated here remain the same.
Hi-Flame Fireplace (UK) Limited
CONTENTS
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General Dimensions
General Specifi cations
including minimum distances
Permanent Air Supply
Standard Features and Controls
Packing List
Important Safety Advice
Boiler Stoves: Specifi c Safety Issues
Health and Safety
Asbestos
Fire Cement
Handling
Metal Parts
Buildings Insurance
Building Control and Hetas
Installation Regulations
UK Smoke Control Areas
Assembling the Stove
Attaching the legs
Removing the Baffl e Plate
Accessing the Flueway
Recommended Fuels
Prohibited Fuels
Understanding Fuel Types
Controlling The Combustion Air
Burning Wood Logs
Lighting a Wood Fire
Refuelling
Controlling the boiler temperature
Some simple wood burning tips
Burning Mineral Fuels
Extended Burning
Removing Ash
Installation Check-list
Appliance Installation Guidelines
System Installation General Guidelines
Basic System Essentials
Heat leak radiator
Adjustable circulating pump
Electrical connections
Mains water connection
Gravity circuit pipework
High and low limit thermostats
Hot water cylinder
Thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs)
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INTRODUCTION
Thank-you for purchasing the Hi-Fame
Graphite Boiler stove. We are confident that
it will keep your home warm even on the
very coldest of winter days and provide you
with many years of pleasurable heat.
However, before you install or operate your
boiler stove, in the interests of safety please
read this booklet which contains important
safety advice as well as instructions which
will help you make the most of your new
boiler stove.
All users of this stove should be aware of the
contents of this handbook. If other people
are going to operate the stove then please
keep this booklet handy so that it can always
be quickly referred to. Never let anyone use
the stove who is unfamiliar with its correct
operation.
VERY IMPORTANT
Under no circumstances operate this boiler stove
without it being connected to a hot water
system or without water in the boiler. When
filling the system always use a proprietary
chemical water treatment to protect the boiler
from corrosion and the build-up of solid
deposits.
If you are installing this stove in a UK Smoke
Control Area the Hi-Flame Graphite Boiler stove
can only be fuelled with approved smokeless
fuels – it will be illegal to burn wood or any
other non-approved fuels in it.
Even if you have installed or operated stoves
before, remember manufacturer’s requirements
can vary and can also change with updates to
building regulations – therefore, please read this
manual before you install or operate your stove.
CONTENTS Continued...
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Commissioning
Smoke test
Spillage test
Legal requirements
Carbon monoxide (CO) detector
Important: First Fires
A Note About Condensation
System Balance
Trouble-shooting
Chimney fire
Components glowing red
Smoke and fumes escaping
Overheating
Excessive fuel consumption
Not enough heat
Glass blackening
Not enough system heat or hot water
Routine Checks
Regular Maintenance
Standing Down
Spare Parts
Replacement Consumables
Glass size
Glass gasket seal
Fire chamber door rope seal
Ash chamber door seal
Firebricks
The Hi-Flame 5 Year Warranty
Stove owner’s responsibility
Terms and conditions
What the warranty covers
What the warranty does not cover
Limits of the Warranty
Annual Service
Annual Service Record
System Notes and Settings
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GENERAL DIMENSIONS
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MODEL DETAILS
Model Name Graphite Boiler
Model Number GR910-B
Dimensions (mm) H719 W580 D545
Net Weight 177kg
PERFORMANCE
From Kiwa GasTec BS EN13240: 2001 Tested Dec 2013
Wood
Intermittent Burning – 1.0 hour refuel period
Nominal Heat Output To Space 5.7 kW
To Water 9.4 kW
TOTAL 15.1 kW
Efficiency (net) 74.9%
Mean CO Emission (at 13%) 0.43%
Mean Flue Gas Temperature 346ºC
Flue Gas Mass Flow 10.6 g/s
Mineral Fuels (Ancit)
Continuous Burning – 2.0 hour refuel period
Nominal Heat Output To Space 4.9 kW
To Water 7.2 kW
TOTAL 12.1 kW
Efficiency (net) 74.3%
Mean CO Emission (at 13%) 0.33%
Mean Flue Gas Temperature 337ºC
Flue Gas Mass Flow 10.0 g/s
MINIMUM DISTANCES
Minimum Distance from Combustible Materials
Sides 100 mm
Rear 200 mm
Combustible mantels (eg wood) are not recomended
FLUE
Flue configuration top only
Flue outlet diameter 150 mm (6”)
Minimum flue height 4,500 mm (15’)
BOILER
Factory pressure tested to 3.5 Bar maximum
Water capacity 17kg / 17L (3.7 Gal)
Maximum operating Pressure <1.5 Bar (0.15Mpa)
Pipework ports Four x 1” BSP
NB When using 2 tappings they must be diagonal
RECOMMENDED FUELS
Wood Logs: Moisture content <20%
Maximum Wood Fuel Load 4 .8kg (approx 10lb 9oz)
Maximum Log Length 400 mm (16”)
Or Approved Smokeless Fuels (www.solidfuel.co.uk)
Maximum Mineral Fuel Load 3.8kg (approx 8lb 6oz)
PERMANENT AIR SUPPLY – IMPORTANT
The total rated output of this stove is 15.1kW.
Building Regulations’ permanent ventilation
requirements should be based on this total output
and not just the stove’s output to the room. Approved
Document J of the Building Regulations gives more
detailed information about air supply.
STANDARD FEATURES
1 Primary Air Control Air which enters under the
grate for multi fuel burning and to assist a wood log
fire to get started
2 Secondary Air Control Air which enters at the top
of the fire chamber to ensure a cleaner burn and
effective wood burning (pull out to open)
3 Airwash System Part of the secondary Air control
system which diverts hot air down along the front of
the glass to burn off unwanted sooty particulates and
help keep it clean
4 Thermostat Control This adjusts the temperature
of the water leaving the boiler from low to high by
controlling part of the combustion air supply to the
fire chamber
5 System Ports There are four 1” BSP water ports –
at the rear of the firebox
6 External Riddler When burning mineral fuels use
the tool provided to slot into the riddler bar to move
the riddling grate backwards and forwards.
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE
• Ensure that an approved carbon monoxide detector
(BS EN50291:2001) is fitted in the same room as the
stove. It should be powered by a battery designed for
the working life of the alarm. Please note this is now a
requirement under UK and NI Building Regulations.
• External surfaces including the fire chamber door
and operating handles, windows and stove bodywork
will become extremely hot. Always use the tool
provided and avoid touching these parts of the stove
without proper protection, such as heat-resistant
gloves or other protective aids.
• Potentially combustible material or objects such as
soft furnishings should never be left on or near any
of the stove’s hot surfaces. Ensure that wood supplies
and log baskets are kept at a safe distance from the
stove. See Minimum Distance to Combustibles page 4.
• Never leave children unattended in the room where
your stove is being operated. Ensure that children are
aware of the potential danger and make sure that
they keep clear of the stove when it is in operation.
Where children, the elderly or the infirm are present
always use a fireguard manufactured in accordance
with BS 8423:2002 to prevent accidental contact with
the stove.
• This stove should not be fitted in a room with an
extractor fan (eg kitchen) as this will adversely effect
the air quality in the room and could be dangerous for
the room’s occupants. It will also starve the stove of
combustion air and reduce the stove’s efficiency.
• To ensure your safety make sure that your stove’s
installation complies with all local, national and
European building regulations’ ventilation requirements.
Low energy houses have their own particular
requirements and should be strictly adhered to.
• Do not use flammable liquids to ignite the fire. In
the confined space of the stove’s fire chamber there is
a real potential to cause a life-threatening flash flame
or explosion.
• Never over-fire the stove. If any external parts of
your stove glow red during operation then immediate
action should be taken to reduce the supply
of combustion air to the fire chamber through the
Primary, Secondary and Thermostatic Air controls
which should quickly limit the intensity of the fire.
• This stove is CE approved and tested to EU EN13240
standards in the United Kingdom by Kiwa GasTec of
Stoke Orchard, Gloucestershire. Alterations to its
construction could be potentially dangerous and will
also render your product warranty void.
• Do not use aerosol products in the vicinity of the
stove when it is in use.
• Check and clean the stove’s flue way and the top
of the baffle plate regularly to help avoid potential
blockages and clean your chimney regularly.
PACKING LIST
As soon as you receive your new stove please check
that you have a full set of components as set out in
the list below. In the unlikely event of a shortage,
please report this immediately to the dealer you
bought the stove from. Never attempt to operate the
stove with missing or damaged components.
Product Information
A This Instruction Booklet and Warranty Card
B Stove Serial Number
Stove Components
C Flue collar (attached to top flue outlet)
D Lid Blanking Plate (only available with models that
have rear flue option)
E Door Handle Grip and Securing Bolt
F Fire Grate and Carrier Frame (base of fire chamber)
G One-piece Fire Fence (In place at fire chamber front)
H Baffle Plate (located inside roof of fire chamber)
I Top Flue Blanking Plate and screws (required when
using rear flue, depending on model variant)
J Spare Glass Retaining Clips
K Spare Glass Retaining Clip Screws
Equipment
L Ash Pan
MOperating Tool (Ash Pan Handle)
N External Riddling Rod
O Tool Bag and Safety Mitten
P Allen Key (for door hinge screws)
NB Firebricks are not needed in the Graphite Boiler
BOILER STOVE SYSTEMS –
SPECIFIC SAFETY ISSUES
• If there is a possibility that part of the heating
system may be frozen you should not light the stove
until you are confident that the system is free of ice,
has no leaks and that the water can fully circulate.
• This stove requires a dedicated non-closable air vent
of the appropriate size – see page 5.
• The system should not rely solely on gravity fed
circulation but must also incorporate a circulation
pump.
• This stove should not be connected directly to a
sealed or pressurised system without including a
safety ‘buffer’ between the systems such as a thermal
store, heat exchanger or specialist link-up component.
This will also help neutralise any pipe size difference
between the two systems which could adversely affect
performance.
•The cold feed and open vent flows must not be
fitted with any manual or automatic valve. The system
flow must not be able to be ‘closed off’ so that there
is always a clear flow route from the stove to the
system’s open vent
• In the event of a power cut or circulation pump
failure your stove will continue to produce hot
water which could be potentially dangerous. Your
system design should therefore provide for the safe
dissipation of excess hot water through a heat loss or
heat leak radiator.
• Motorised valves must revert to the open position in
the event of a power failure. This will allow heat to be
safely dissipated through the system’s natural gravity
circulation process.
• Although it is common practice for heat leak
radiators to be located in an upstairs bathroom it is
worth noting that on some boiler stove systems the
heat leak radiator can get very hot and therefore we
recommend installing a low surface temperature type
radiator and / or locating it where young children or
the infirm won’t accidentally come into contact with it
• The heat output to water from this boiler stove must
not be significantly greater than any potential usage.
The system’s heat release feature, especially if linked,
must be sufficient to prevent the system from over-
heating.
• The system design must incorporate a drain point,
preferably near the boiler stove, and be sufficient
to empty the system of any residue water during
maintenance or removal.
• All electrical connections, for example to system
valves, the circulating pump and the link-up
component must comply with current Building
Regulations. Ensure that the pipework is correctly
earthed. See page 8 and 24 for relevant regulations.
• The mains water connection to the system must
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comply with local water authority regulations in order
to safeguard water quality and public health – see
page 8 and 24.
• The hot water cylinder thermostat should be set at
60ºC (and tested) to prevent scalding – see page 24.
HEALTH & SAFETY
During the installation of this stove and any related
building works you must comply with any current
Health & Safety at Work regulations. Always use
protective gloves and use the tool when adjusting the
air controls. When using fire cement always follow the
manufacturer’s instructions.
ASBESTOS
This stove does not contain Asbestos. However, check
that there is no possibility of disturbing any asbestos
based materials during its installation. You may
intend removing an older appliance prior to installing
your new stove, and you should be aware that the
old appliance or installation could incorporate heat
protective asbestos sheet. Use appropriate protective
equipment and seek specialist guidance at
www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos – do not underestimate the
potential dangers of Asbestos.
FIRE CEMENT
Some types of fire cement are caustic and should
not be allowed to come into contact with the
skin. Protective gloves and glasses should be worn
when applying fire cement. In case of contact wash
immediately with plenty of water. Always read and
follow the fire cement manufacturer’s instructions.
Care should also be taken to avoid unnecessary
contact between the stove’s surfaces and the fire
cement as this could damage the paintwork. Any
excess fire cement should be quickly removed before
it hardens.
HANDLING
The Graphite Boiler stove is extremely heavy and
therefore adequate facilities must be available for its
safe loading, unloading and site handling.
METAL PARTS
When installing or servicing this stove care should be
taken to avoid the possibility of personal injury from
the stove’s metal parts.
BUILDINGS INSURANCE
It is a requirement by some building insurance
companies to inform them of the installation of a new
fixed heating appliance and a relevant certificate of
compliance produced.
Scotland
Building Standards (2001) Domestic
www.sbsa.gov.uk
Northern Ireland
The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 /
Amendment 2006 / Amendment No 2 2006
www.buildingcontrol-ni.com
Isle of Man
Building Regulations (2007) – Isle of Man
www.gov.im
Republic of Ireland
Approved Document J – Heat Producing Appliances
www.environ.ie
Other Information Points
Soliftec For additional useful information and links to
the government websites above, including informative
downloads, visit www.soliftec.com.
The Solid Fuel Association website is also a very
good source of practical information and downloads
www.solidfuel.co.uk.
The British Flue and Chimney Manufacturers
Association website www.bfcma.co.uk, produces a
number of authoritative and informative download
guides to flues and chimneys for solid fuel stoves.
UK SMOKE CONTROL AREAS
The Clean Air Act 1993 and Smoke Control Areas
Under the Clean Air Act local authorities may declare
the whole or part of the district of the Authority to
be a Smoke Control Area. It is an offence to burn an
‘unauthorised fuel’ (ie non-smokeless fuel) in a Smoke
Control Area. It is a legal requirement that fuels burnt
or obtained for use in Smoke Control Areas have been
‘authorised’ and officially designated “Smokeless
Fuels’. Wood log are not classified as a Smokeless Fuel
and therefore should not be burned in the Graphite
Boiler stove if it is installed in a dwelling within a
Smoke Control Area. In such a case you must only use
an Approved Smokeless Fuel.
Further information on the requirements of the Clean
Air Act can be found here:
www.smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk.
Your local authority is responsible for implementing
the Clean Air Act 1993 including designation and
supervision of Smoke Control Areas and you can
contact them for details of Clean Air Act requirements.
Even if you don’t live in a Smoke Control Area it is still
the householder’s legal responsibility not to cause
nuisance smoke. Your boiler stove therefore should,
at all times, be operated in accordance with these
instructions which have been written to help you
minimise the amount of smoke produced from your
stove.
See page 13 for the recommended and prohibited
fuels for the safe operation of your Graphite Boiler.
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BUILDING CONTROL AND HETAS
In the United Kingdom most installations of solid fuel
and wood burning appliances and systems are subject
to the requirements of Building Regulations. These
regulations must be observed and such installations
need to be notified to the relevant Local Authority
Building Control department by law.
Hetas (www.hetas.co.uk) is the official body
recognised by the Government to approve solid fuel
domestic heating appliances and the registration of
competent installers.
HETAS registered installers in England and Wales
can self-certificate their work thus avoiding the
need for costly and time consuming Building
Notice applications to the local Building Control
department. They will provide you with a certificate
of compliance upon completion of the installation
and send a copy to Hetas for onward notification to
your local authority. The certificate of compliance is
an important record demonstrating that the work was
carried out legally and in accordance with the relevant
Building Regulations and by a trained and competent
installer from a registered business.
Should you ever wish to sell your property, the
information about work carried out under Building
Regulations is required and used by solicitors on their
enquiry forms. Failure to demonstrate compliant work
could adversely affect the sale of your property.
More information on the Building Regulations
process can be found on the Communities and Local
Government website www.labc.uk.com
INSTALLATION REGULATIONS
You must ensure that your boiler stove is installed by
a recognised competent person who is appropriately
qualified in the installation of boiler stoves and that
the installation complies with all local, national and
European building regulations.
In the UK we strongly recommend using a Hetas
registered installer (www.hetas.co.uk) and in Ireland
a registered installer from INFO – the Irish
Nationwide Fireplace Organisation (www.fireplace.ie).
The installer should refer to the current issue of British
Standard BS 8303, Code of Practice for installation of
domestic heating burning solid mineral fuel, the
current issues of British Standards BS EN 15287-
1:2007 design, installation and commissioning of
chimneys (www.hetas.co.uk/professionals/standards),
as well as Building Regulations, Local Authority Bye-
laws and other specifications/regulations as they affect
the installation of the appliance.
For further information please consult:
England & Wales
Building Regulations Document J (revised October
2010) – Combustion Appliances and Fuel Storage
Systems www.planningportal.gov.uk
blanking plate for the flue aperture on the lid. Do not
over-tighten the two Phillips securing screws.
• System ports Each of the four water ports on the
rear of your boiler stove (see photo below) has been
fitted with a bolt seal to avoid the internal threads
being contaminated with grit and other debris during
installation. Please ensure that these are only removed
when the system pipework is ready to be connected.
You must use diagonally opposite tappings when
using a two port system – cold feed at the bottom.
• Handle Assembly Thread the split washer along
the handle bolt. Feed the bolt and washer through the
handle grip. Use a Phillips crosshead screwdriver to
attach the assembled grip to the door handle clamp
mechanism on the door, being careful not to
over-tighten. Remember not to lift or position the
stove using the door or handle.
ASSEMBLING THE STOVE
Your new boiler stove is extremely heavy. Always
handle with care and make sure that you have
adequate handling facilities and additional strong help
whenever you move it.
The door and door handle, should never be used to
grip the stove as they could be damaged from
supporting the stove’s weight. Items, such as the lid,
fire grate and baffle plate can all be easily removed to
help reduce the weight if necessary. Under no
circumstances should the door be removed as this will
invalidate your Hi-Flame Warranty.
Always lift the stove to finally position it. Alternatively
it may be possible to place the stove on thick
carpeting to slide the stove into position, being careful
not to damage any finished floor or decorative hearth
surfaces with trapped grit or building debris.
• Unpack Remove the stove from its recyclable
packaging. You must retain this until the stove is
installed and is fully operational. Remember to keep
the bar coded serial number label. Unfasten retaining
wires and remove any components, including those
inside the ash pan, from inside the stove.
• Inspect Check the stove has not been damaged in
transit – never attempt to install a stove which has
been damaged. If damage is suspected then report
this immediately to your stove dealer.
• Check List Study the Packing List on page 6
and make sure that you have received all of the
components listed before proceeding. Some
components are contained within the ash pan or
will already be fitted to the stove.
• Baffle Plate Check the position of the baffle plate
(sometimes known as the throat plate) inside the
‘roof’ of the stove to ensure that it has not moved
during transit. This is a heavy metal plate which directs
flames and helps retain heat inside the stove to warm
the water. It is best to fully familiarise yourself with
the baffle plate’s correct location by practising
removing it and re-fitting it prior to the stove’s
installation as you will need to regularly check the top
of this plate and the access to the flue way to avoid
potential soot build up and blockages. Once you
know how to do this it is a very easy operation – see
page 11.
• Flue Outlet The Graphite Boiler stove is configured
for a top flue outlet. Some model variants may also
feature a rear flue option. For models with a rear flue
outlet there is a blanking plate for use on the top
outlet when using the rear flue. The flue pipe size is
150mm (6”). It is dangerous to reduce this size.
• Lid The stove lid is loose-fitting and is held in place
by sliding it home onto the locating lugs on the top
– there is only one correct position. If your model has
a rear fitted flue option and you wish to use this then
you will have been supplied with an addtional
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4 X 1” BSP
System Ports
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REMOVING THE BAFFLE PLATE
Regular checking of the baffle plate will ensure that
the stove’s flueway stays clear of soot as well as
maintain the stove’s safe and efficient operation. If
you have never owned a stove before it is important
to understand how critical this aspect of operating a
stove is, particularly on a boiler stove. It is easier to
fully familiarise yourself with this procedure before
the stove is installed.
With the Graphite Boiler there are no baffle fixing
brackets, bolts or fire bricks to remove.
Firstly, if undertaking this after the stove has been
operated then please take care to protect any
decorative finishes such as porous stonework, tile
grout or carpets as there will inevitably be some sooty
debris removed with the baffle.
Please note that the baffle plate is heavy.
When the stove and boiler are cold, remove the fire
fence at the front of the fire chamber then simply put
your hand up inside the lower part of the ‘roof’ of the
fire chamber – you’ll see the baffle plate lug. Push the
baffle upwards to one side so that you can drop the
plate down and move it out of the way to clear the
lower retaining ledge. Should there be excessive soot
debris then you will need to review how you operate
your stove and also check the quality of your fuel.
The Graphite Boiler’s wide body means that you
should not rely solely on being able to clear exces-
sive soot from the whole of the flueway and boiler
top by just removing the baffle plate or through any
stove pipe hatch door. You should also access this area
by quickly removing the heat sink (see next section)
to fully ensure that there is no soot build up in areas
which you otherwise cannot reach.
To replace the baffle, simply reverse the operation –
ensuring that it sits securely and evenly along the
retaining ledge and on top of the wrap-around boiler
so that there are no unwanted air gaps. The baffle lug
should always be pointing downwards into the fire
chamber.
Baffle plate Lug
Baffle plate lower retaining Ledge
Back wall of stove
Baffle location as seen from inside stove
Baffle plate Lug
Top edge of baffle positioned here
Removing the fire fence provides more space
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